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50¢ www.bonifaynow.com For the latest breaking news, visit BONIFAYNOW.COM imes imes imes T dvertiser imes imes imes imes T T dvertiser dvertiser dvertiser dvertiser A HOLMES COUNTY C onnec t with us 24/7 G et br eak ing new s videos e xpanded st or ies phot o galler ies opinions and mor e ... @WCN_HC T n h s } p s  qz n% chipleypaper .c om Wednesday, JANUARY 8 2014 Volume 123, Number 39 PHOTOS BY CECILIA SPEARS | The Times-Advertiser J.C. Cosson, left, was the winner of this years spelling bee at Bonifay Elementary School on Dec. 20 with Rayna Little eld placing as runner-up. Cosson will move on to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee in February. Above, this years competitors were Breianna Broglin and Brooklyn Carnley from Wendy McGowans class; Layla Hodges and Elaina Durko from Melissa Hudsons class; Gabi Steverson and Trenton Pilcher from Heather Richs class; Pranav Patel and J.C. Cosson from Tyler Hicks class; Rayna Little eld and Dakota Thomas from Stephanie Browns class; and Blane Birge and Trey Chancey from Anna Beth Rackleys class. SUPERIOR SPELLING INDEX Opinion ................................ A4 Society ................................. A6 Obituaries ............................ A7 Faith .................................... A8 Classi eds .......................... A11 Bonifay man arrested after escape, car chase From Staff Reports POPLAR SPRINGS  The Holmes County Sheriffs Office reported the arrest of Zachary Maize Andrews, 25, of Bonifay after a high speed chase on Jan. 5. According to the report, the Jackson County Sheriffs Office initiated a traffic stop on a white Ford Mustang near Graceville on the evening of Jan. 5, and the driver refused to stop, attempting to elude the deputy for several miles, eventually entering Holmes County in the Poplar Springs community. After the vehicle became disabled on North Holmes Creek Road, the driver, Andrews, fled on foot, but was captured by the Jackson County Deputy after a short foot pursuit, according to the report. Deputies then located methamphetamine in Andrews vehicle, and Andrews was placed in the rear of a Holmes County patrol car, according to the report. Moments later, deputies discovered that Andrews had escaped from the rear of the patrol car, and deputies from Holmes and Jackson County, along with the Graceville Police Department and the Florida Department of Corrections, spent the next several hours SPECIAL TO HALIFAX MEDIA Dwayne Langston performs at Gilleys Family Opry in Vernon in June 2013. Langston returns to Gilleys Opry By CECILIA SPEARS 547-9414 | @WCN_HCT cspears@chipleypaper.com VERNON  Local singer and songwriter Dwayne Langston is returning to the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Gilleys Family Opry in Vernon. My love of music started at age 6, singing old folk songs with his family around the river house replace, Langston said. As an Air Force brat, me and my two brothers learned to play the guitar in Germany. In England, we started a trio and were soon winning talent contests on base. When he returned to the United States, he began performing with numerous bands throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Making an album of original music has always been a dream of mine, and with the release of this album (Someplace Id Rather Be), that dream becomes a reality, Langston said. Langston is from DeFuniak Springs and said he was inspired to become a singer by Johnny Cash. The rst song I really learned to play was A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash when I was about 10 or 11 years old, he said. When we were in England, I was able to see Johnny Cash in person at the Royal Hall in London. He has been the biggest in uence in my life. ON THE WEB For more information on Langston visit http:// tatemusicgroup.com/epk/ ?id20102&pagehome. See LANGSTON A3 By CECILIA SPEARS 547-9414 | @WCN_HCT cspears@chipleypaper.com BONIFAY  In what seemed like a blink of the eye, 2013 came to celebratory close as residents rang in 2014 last Wednesday. Although 2013 seems short now, for Holmes County, the year was far from uneventful. Though there were many events to choose from, this years events were narrowed down to the Top 10 news stories of 2013. 1: BLUE DEVILS COME HOME STATE CHAMPIONS Holmes County wasnt the most heralded Class A team in the state entering the postseason, but the Blue Devils nished as the best. Holmes County charged out early and surged past West Gadsden 5940 to win the boys basketball championship at The Lakeland Center on Feb. 27. The Blue Devils nished 20-8 and defeated the rst-, secondand third-ranked teams in their last three games during an historic march. West Gadsden, ranked third, had an eight-game winning streak snapped and ended the season 25-9. All the credit goes to the boys. They played hard in the nals and especially hard against West Gadsden, Holmes County coach Poe White said. Once they got down here, they just played like there was no tomorrow. They put everything on the court, and win or loss, I still would have been proud of them because of their effort. We told them that until we all come together and do that, well struggle. We knew we had a team that could complete with anybody we stepped on the court with. The Blue Devils stated their streak Jan. 25 against Marianna, but they made a statement by winning the District 2-1A championship over favored Chipley on Feb. 8. The Tigers had defeated the Blue Devils by seven points two weeks earlier, but Chris Walker and Holmes County ran past Chipley 50-46 in the rematch to secure home-court advantage. Going into the playoffs, fourth2013 IN REVIEW FILE PHOTO Holmes County defeated West Gadsden 59-40 in Lakeland to win the Class 1A state boys basketball championship and the rst title in school history. Blue Devils title tops 2013 in Holmes County See 2013 A2 Police seek Vernon robbery suspects, A3 Phone: 850-547-9414 Website: bonifaynow.com Fax: 850-547-9418 See CAR CHASE A5 ZACHARY ANDREWS

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Local A2 | Holmes County Times-Advertiser Wednesday, January 8, 2014 ranked Holmes County had momentum and condence buoyed by a win over Malo ne, which defeated West Gadsden in the regular sea son. Walker gave the Blue Devils plenty more of both. The 6-foot-9 senior scored 17 points and had seven rebounds in the rst half, which ended with Hol mes County holding a slim 25-24 lead. He matched the Panthers Charis Fitzger ald with 11 points in the rst quarter in helping Holmes County to an 18-13 advantage. Walker went to the bench with a second foul two minutes into the sec ond quarter after a basket that expanded the lead to 22-15. He was out for more than three minutes, but West Gadsden was unable to move any closer than three, 23-20, before Walker returned with 2:17 remain ing in the second quarter. Back-to-back baskets by Charis Fitzgerald and Patrick Gilyard off Holmes county turnovers pushed the Panthers in front 2423. Walker made two free throws to cap the rst-half scoring. Two Jacky Miles free throws nished an 8-0 run to open the rst quarter and put Holmes County ahead 32-24. West Gadsden stopped the run momentarily with a Teron Fitzgerald free throw. Dalton Keen energized the crowd and his team with a turnaround 3-pointer to stake the Blue Devils to a 35-25 edge at the 1:53 mark. Teron Fitzgeralds bas ket with 47 seconds on the clock was West Gadsdens rst score of the third quar ter and pulled the Panthers to within 38-27. The outcome was in Holmes Countys control by then, and Walker scored his last 13 points in the fourth quarter to help the Blue Devils win their rst state title. Chris has been unbe lievable, White said. When he makes up his mind, he can be a dominating force. And when he does that, his teammates get on his back, and they play twice as hard as he does. However hard he plays, thats how hard they play. Walker joined the Uni versity of Florida Gators as a freshman in December. 2: COURT UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY FOR CALHOUN The Florida Supreme Court afrmed Johnny Mack Sketo Calhouns con viction and death sentence on Oct. 30. State Attorney Glenn Hess and Assistant Attorney Brandon Young tried the case together last year. Calhoun, 35, of 1072 Newton Road, Boni fay, kidnapped Mia Chay Brown on the night of Dec. 17, 2010, and set the car on re, burning her alive. The Supreme Court found there was sufcient evidence to support a nding of felony murder and kidnapping.3: FF LOODING cC LOSES S cC HOOLS, ROADS A weekends worth of rain shut down schools and closed roads and bridges in Washington and Holmes counties early in February. The Red Cross in coor dination with Washington County Emergency Man agement opened a shelter for those seeking refuge from the rising waters. By Feb. 25, almost 30 roads were closed or deemed barely passable by Washington County of cials, and Washington County declared no school for Feb. 26. Holmes County School District sent children home early Feb. 25 and canceled classes for Feb. 26.4: D D UKES OF H H AZZARD STAR HIGHLIGHTS S FESTIVAL Classic cars, including the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard, blue grass music and black-eyed peas combined to equal loads of fun this weekend when it all came together for the fth annual Down Home Street Festival in Bonifay. The festival fea tured Sonny Shroyer, who played Deputy Enos in the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard. Shroyer, who lives in Valdosta, Ga., was accompanied by his wife, Paula, and engaged the crowd all weekend, as he joined WMBB Chief Fore caster Jerry Tabatt for the Black-Eyed Pea Contest and a cake auction and even sang to a group of grandmothers.5: D D IXON PROPOSES LOc C ATION OF NEW Sc C HOOLS During the Holmes County Board of County Commissions June 25 meeting, Superintendent of Holmes County Schools Eddie Dixon announced that the intended location for the new Bonifay Middle and Elementary School is the Holmes County Fair Grounds. The fair grounds be hind the Holmes County High School is the ideal lo cation because we can then have all the schools in one location, Dixon said. The old high school, which is the middle school now, was built in the early 50s, while the elementary school was built in 1969. The middle school had clay pipes, which are now completely gone, and thats just one of the many reasons we need new schools.6: R R OLLING FAMILY 2013 F F ARM F F AMILY OF THE Y Y EAR The Rolling family was named the 2013 Farm Fam ily of the Year at this years Holmes County Farm-City Banquet on Nov. 21 at the Holmes County Agricultur al Center. Jeremys love for farm ing began when he was 4 years old riding in the cab of his grandfathers tractor, said Shep Eubanks, Holm es County IFAS Extension director. His grandfather farmed in the Noma com munity, located in Holmes County, and distilled in him a work ethic at a young age. Jeremy moved away from Holmes County and attend ed school at Laurel Hill, where he took ag and was active in the FFA. He said Rolling then moved back to Holmes County after high school and met his wife, Teresa, and they then settled in the Prosperity community and began a family. The Rollings started out truck farming and small plot farming, and in 2008, Jeremy started row crop farming and has expanded to 400 acres in Holmes and Walton counties, Eubanks said. Their operation in cludes peanuts, cotton, oats, watermelons, and hay. Jer emys wife, Teresa, assists in the operation by pulling peanut wagons and operat ing the module builder for cotton. 7: BONIFAY HONORS 22 YEARS OF SERVIc C E Friends, family and co workers gathered together, lling the Bonifay City Hall to celebrate Frances Clines 22 years of service to the city of Bonifay with a retirement celebration on July 19. She has worked dili gently for the city for over 22 years, Mayor Lawrence Cloud said. She has been a tremendous asset and a dedicated friend. We are honored to have had her with us for so long, and she will be sorely missed when she is gone. With tears in her eyes, Cline thanked all of her friends, family and cowork ers for a warm reception. Ive never been one for speeches, but you must know that these have been the best years of my life, Cline said. Im grateful for all the love and support that was given to me through out the years. Ill miss this place, and most of all I will miss all of you; I promise to visit on a regular basis.8: E E TTA M M W W HITE H H UDSON REMEMb B ERED On a rather beautifully clear and sunny day after a long week of bleak weather friends, family and city of cials gathered at Eastside Park as the park was re named Etta M. White Hud son Memorial Park in mem ory of the late Etta M. White Hudson during a rededica tion ceremony July 16. Thank you all for com ing to celebrate the life of Mrs. Etta Hudson, Mayor Lawrence Cloud said. Mrs. Hudson accomplished many things in her life; she was a dedicated wife, moth er, friend and nurse. He said she had earned her masters degree in nurs ing and lovingly served the community in this area for many years. Most of all, Mrs. Etta was totally committed in her faith as a Christian and a woman of strong, moral character. It is my honor and privilege to dedicate this park in memory of Mrs. Etta Hudson.9: BONIFAY HOME TO E E LVIS F F AN CLUb B PRESIDENT At the tender age of 13 Isabella Scott, a resident of Bonifay and a student at Bonifay Middle School, has been ofcially recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. as the youngest Elvis Presley Fan Club president in history. Scott said she knew she was hooked on Elvis ever since she was 5 years old, and as she grew, her love of the King grew stronger. After making a Face book page dedicated to the King, I felt I needed some thing more, Scott said. So I decided that a Fan Club would be the perfect thing to keep his legacy alive and going strong. Its something I can interact with and theres so many opportuni ties that you can offer to the members. 10: BONIFAY UNVEILS NEW WELc C OME SIGN After many years of ef fort, the members of the Bonifay Kiwanis Com munity Service Commit tee, Brenda Blitch, David Lauen Sr., Christopher Lauen, Roger Brooks and Lawrence Cloud with wife, Jennifer Cloud, proudly introduced the new Wel come to Bonifay sign on State Road 79. With nancial efforts from the Bonifay Kiwanis Club, the Holmes County Development Commission and the city of Bonifay, the Bonifay Kiwanis Communi ty Service Committee was able to nance the sign. ;OHOL ;7L ;=V YD= LOA  ;7L ;=V GEHH=V Y ou C AN keep fr om getting c olon canc er HOW? G et a c olonosc op y I t is as simple as tha t C olon canc er is the sec ond leading cause of canc er dea ths C olon canc er is essen tially c omplet ely pr ev en table with timely c olonosc opies A ll people 50 or older should ha v e a c olonosc op y I f y ou ha v e family members who ha v e had canc er a t a y oung age y ou should ha v e a c olonosc op y a t age 40. C olonosc op y is a saf e painless outpa tien t pr oc edur e per f or med while y ou ar e in a ligh t sleep b y Dr Dale M it chum a t D oc t ors M emor ial Hospital in B onifa y Dr M it chum is a boar d c er tied F ello w of the A mer ican C ollege of Sur geons and has a g r ea t deal of e xper ienc e per f or ming c olonosc opies T o schedule y our c olonosc op y call 850-547-8118 S outhern H ealthc ar e Rur al H ealth C linic FILEFILE PHOTOSPHOTOS LEFT: The Rolling Family was named the 2013 Farm Family of the Year. CENTER: Friends, family and coworkers gathered together, lling Bonifay City Hall to celebrate Frances Clines 22 years of service to the city of Bonifay with a retirement celebration. RIGHT: At age 13, Isabella Scott, a resident of Bonifay and a student at Bonifay Middle School, was ofcially recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. as the youngest Elvis Presley Fan Club president in history. 2013 from page A1

If the Florida Legislature reconsiders accepting federal dollars to expand Medicaid coverage in the state, lawmakers would be wise to look to Oregon for the answer: A resounding no. Last year, Gov. Rick Scott endorsed expanding medical insurance for the poor and disabled under a provision of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) whereby Washington promised to pay 100 percent of the costs for new Medicaid recipients for the rst three years before gradually reducing that coverage to 90 percent of the costs annually. However, the issue died in the Legislature when the House and Senate failed to agree on how to expand coverage for the needy and whether to accept federal money to pay for it. Speaker Will Weatherford was adamantly opposed to the federal solution. Florida is one of 25 states that have refused to participate in the Medicaid expansion. Democrats have vowed to revive the matter during this years regular session, although Scott, facing a tough re-election battle, has gone wishy-washy on it. Meanwhile, in the wake of the tumultuous rollout of Obamacare, Senate President Don Gaetz now says Weatherford was right not to order the health care mystery meat from the federal cafeteria. Indeed, the Obama administrations repeated backtracking on the ACAs implementation, such as delaying mandates and other rules in the face of public complaints, bolsters fears that it might not live up to its funding promises on Medicaid expansion if the political waters turn choppy. That would leave states picking up a larger share of the check when most already are busting their budgets on the program. Uncertainty over future costs only grew last week when results of a major study in Oregon, published in the journal Science, indicated that contrary to widespread belief, when people receive health insurance they use hospital emergency rooms more, not less, than the uninsured. The New York Times reported, The pattern was so strong that it held true across most demographic groups, times of day and types of visits, including those for conditions that were treatable in primary care settings. That undercuts a major rationale for Obamacare, which is to insure people so they dont rely on costly ER visits. In 2009, for example, Health and Human Services HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Letters to the editor and comments on Web versions of news stories are welcomed. Letters are edited only for grammar, spelling, clarity, space and consistency, but we ask that they be limited to 300 words where possible. 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CONTACT US PUBLISHER Nicole Bare eld: nbare eld@chipleypaper.com NEWS, SPORTS OR OPINION news@ bonifaynow.com CLASSIFIED & CIRCULATION clamb @chipleypaper.com 850-638-0212 Circulation Customer Service 1-800-345-8688 ADVERTISING Bill Allard: wallard@ chipleypaper. com 850-547-9414 Our VIEW Linda Hayes Cook retired as the Clerk of Court of Washington County on Dec. 31, 2013, a decision she made only one month earlier, and one brought about on what she attributed to medical issues. This lady came to work in the Clerks Of ce in the mid 1980s as Deputy Clerk to the elected clerk, Travis W. Pitts. She remained in the position through the tenure of elected clerk, Earnestine Mainer Miller, who retired in 1996. Linda announced her intention to seek the job when Earnestine revealed her plans to retire at the end of her term. The new clerk won the election handily in a contested race in the fall of 1996, beginning her rst term in January 1997. She has won all ensuing elections since. Before the last contested campaign, this lady was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent treatments. She responded well and was able to work full time with little dif culty. During 2013, the demon cancer raised its ugly head once again. The necessary treatments caused Linda to reduce her work schedule far beyond what her determination and commitment to what the job required and ultimately the decision came to retire. At her retirement reception in the County Commission room of the Courthouse Annex on Dec. 20, she directed an informal, but impressive ceremony in which she bravely explained her medical maladies. She warmly thanked her staff of deputy clerks, whom she described as her Ladies, who have faithfully stood by her in this dif cult time. Upon asking for comments from others, glowing accolades were delivered by County Commissioner Charles Brock, who spoke of her loyalty to the job during some trying times and thanked her warmly for her many years of service to Washington County. James W. Bill Lee, who is married to Lindas niece, Mike Hayes Lee, expressed the familys love and appreciation to Linda and congratulated her on reaching retirement. As the program progressed, others spoke including your writer, Deputy Clerk Lora Bell, County Judge Colby Peel, County Administrator David Corbin and was nalized with glowing comments from fellow Jackson County Clerk of the Court, Dale Rabon Guthrie, whose tenure of service in Jackson County parallels that of Linda in Washington County. The retiring clerk then thanked everyone for coming and called upon her brother, Harvey Hayes, to deliver the prayer of thanksgiving for the event and for the food. She then instructed her brother, Frances Hayes and wife, Juanita, to lead the line to the table lled with refreshments as she invited all to partake. Linda Hayes Cook was born June 19, 1941, in Washington County to Oscar Hayes and Thelma Brock Hayes. In addition to the two brothers names above, she has one sister, Pat Hayes Kirkland and a deceased brother, Marcus. She married Walter T. (Sonny) Cook, Jr. and their PERRYS PRATTLE Perry Wells SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Candidate Linda Hayes Cook in an early brochure as candidate Linda Hayes Cook. Linda Cook retires from Clerk of Court of ce While discussing watching the Rose Bowl Parade on the big screen TV (which we dont have), the subject came up of attending movies at the drive-in. Friend Paula Waters remembered going as a child both in Michigan and in Orlando, where its drive-in had a childrens playground featuring a kiddie-sized train. At dusk when the movie started, the playground closed, and the kids had to go sit in the car with their parents. When we were growing up we had no drive-in movie theater here. However, we did have a theater where the HRS is now located. Thats where people of my generation went on a Saturday night date. It is also where town kids went for the Saturday matinee. They could spend an afternoon watching the serial, a cartoon, a newsreel and the feature movie for 10 cents. What a bargain. Who could ask for a cheaper babysitter? Most kids in those days had chores, though, so they had to get them done in the morning before they could spend the afternoon at the show. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Brannon (Joyce) moved to Bonifay from Hartford, Ala., in 1948 to operate the Bonifay Theater where for 25 cents a moviegoer could get a soft drink, a bag of popcorn and a candy bar. In 1982, her father, Al Saunders, built Als Drive in two miles west of Bonifay, and the Dewey Brannon family, which included son Lee and daughter Brenda, operated the drive-in. Youngest son Mitchell was too young to help run the business. Mr. Brannon and Lee took turns running the projector, while Mrs. Brannon and Brenda took care of the concession stand and other responsibilities. They developed a reputation for the best hot dogs and chili dogs and some people came out to the concession stands just to get a hot dog. Either Mr. or Mrs. Brannon would make the chili, which went on the dogs. Later when they enlarged the concession stand to include a screened in place for people to sit down and eat, they built an apartment, and the Ira Jordan family lived there and helped run the establishment. Mrs. Brannons brother, Al Saunders Jr., also worked with them for a time at the drive in. Daughter Brenda had helped her dad set out the pine trees that would provide a screen from the road and the movie screen. She cried when she learned that the movies would only be seen at night, and she would not be allowed to go. She later learned that she would see all of the drive in movies that she cared to see. Mrs. Brannon couldnt remember what the admission to the show was, but it was by individual, not by the car. Some people would hide in the trunk until the admission price was taken; then they would crawl out and sit in the car after it was parked. For a short time, Bonifay also had a drivein theater on Highway 79 north of town owned by Sam Messer. Since it was near Mt. Olive Church, I talked to Carolyn Phillips Cooley to see what she remembered about it. She said that her dad would not allow them to go, but on Sunday nights from their classroom at church theyd try their hardest to see what was playing on the screen. She referred me to Paul Steverson, who grew up nearby and married Judy McDanniel, whose family lived across the highway from Sams drive-in. Paul said he was about 12 or 13 while that establishment was in operation. He would spend the nights with his grandmother, Mrs. Della Steverson, who lived across the swamp from the theater. Hed sneak out and find a log he could cross and go over and stand near a speaker and watch the movie. Judy said her parents didnt allow her to go. Later in high school, Paul got to be a school crossing guard and wear a white belt and suspenders as he helped school kids get across Highway 79 (Waukesha Street) safely. He got to know Mr. Dewey Brannon then as he rewarded the school crossing guards by allowing them to attend a movie once a week free. He would then walk the three or four miles to his home up Highway 79. He said that he could take a wagon road short cut through the woods, and it was nothing for him to walk that far. The Starlight Drive-In near Chipley operated for several years, and we would sometimes go there. I remember taking our oldest child, Hiram, and leaving because the movie was too scary. Some scary voice was saying, Beware! Beware! The big green dragon sits on your doorstep. He eats little boys. Big fat snails and puppy dog tails. I have no idea if that was in the movie or a preview, but Hiram was afraid to sleep alone for a while. After television came to most homes, movie theaters and especially drive-ins went by the wayside, but they provided family friendly places for people to go. According to Mrs. Brannon many people told her they received their first kiss at Als Drive-In Theater. HAPPY CORNER Hazel Wells Tison Who remembers going to drive-in movies? See PERRY A5 See VIEW A5 Rethinking Medicaid

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Local Holmes County Times-Advertiser | A5 Wednesday, January 8, 2014 three children are Mary Pat Hartzog, Kent Hartzog and Tim Cook. The three grandchildren are Nicholas (Nick) Hartzog, Haley Hartzog and Triston Cook. This lady graduated from Chipley High School in 1959. Even though it was my privilege to work along with Linda in her years as Deputy Clerk in the Washington County Court system, never did I know of her many accomplishments and honors during high school, which reads like a Whos Who at Chipley High. PAW PRINTS, Chipley High Schools Year Book for 1959, pictures this young lady dressed out in her glamorous formal gown with the caption Miss Linda Hayes, Miss Chipley 1958! She was sponsored by the Chipley High School PTA and represented the town at the National Peanut Festival in Dothan, Ala., that year. Under her picture as a Senior, we learn that she was involved in Sports Club, Tri Hi Y, Beauty Review, Glee Club, FHA, Pep Club, Cheerleader, Student Council and Class Favorite during her high school years. Lindas senior picture is captioned As likeable as she is lookable. The traditional and comical Class Prophecy tribute for seniors has a mysterious Martian landing on the school campus, delivering the prophetic ten years later future for the following: Linda Hayes, Marilyn Usery, Mary Temples and Elaine En nger are secretaries to Roy Sasser, who is the richest man on the moon. Roy made his money by selling green cheese. Under the heading of Last Will and Testament is the following: I, Linda Hayes, will my title Miss Chipley of 1958 to my niece, Tammy Kirkland, for the year 1974. Another segment of Lindas 1959 Yearbook gives a history of the Class of 59. It closes with this statement: The 1959 Senior Class lived up to their motto: Forward ever Backward Never. Much to Lindas disappointment, the mold problem in the 86-year-old courthouse was recently con rmed and has required all personnel to vacate until the problem is resolved. Harold Bazzell, retired Clerk of Court from Bay County, has agreed to accept the interim appointment as Clerk, replacing Linda. We all know that she regrets having to leave the of ce in its physical upheaval with the emergency relocation. The Prattler joins the throngs of others who say thanks to this competent, friendly and committed lady for a job well done. I further commend her gallantry in doing just what the told the television news media regarding her decision: In all my working endeavors, I have tried to give my all to my job. She continued: It isnt fair to my loyal staff of ladies and it isnt fair to the public who elected me as clerk, to try to carry on when I know that I cannot give it my all. Congratulations to Linda Cook and Best Wishes to her in future life. See you all next week, hopefully with another retirement story. -' + ', &'% %' + '% -' ) % '' % -' ' % ''% ' -' + + # -', !% '% # !$ '% -' + ', &'% %' ( -"+ !%' "( '' %', '' % %' '' % '"-, T o learn ho w y ou can suppor t our community  s univ ersity contact M ar y B eth Lo vingood at (850) 770-2108 or mblo vingood@pc.fsu.edu. FL ORIDA ST A TE UNIVERSIT Y P ANAMA CIT Y THE CAMP AIGN FOR OUR C OMMUNIT Y S UNIVERSIT Y E ndo wment for T omorr o w  s J obs $4 ,50 0, 000 $50 0, 000 $1,50 0, 000 $2,50 0, 000 $3 ,50 0, 000 $4 ,50 0, 000 $0 $1, 000 000 $2, 000 000 $3 00 0, 000 $4 00 0, 000 $5 00 0, 000 GO AL ?H::Q>@[* ) 0 % 022 3$02 /) 3) /$ ) ( /0 $( $ )) /0 ) /0 (2 2$ % 1 0( ) )'!2) '! + )" ) /0 % 1 02 2 '/$. ) 20* ) /) 022 ) ) $ /) $. ) $( /$( 20 /) 2$ 02 2 ( 1 ). $ (2) $. ) 3)(0' $2 /0 ) 0 )2* $( 2$( )$( /0 % 1 & $22 22 )) -/ $( 2)$ ) $3) $( $(( ) 2# By JACQUELINE BOSTICK 747-5081 | @PCNHJBostick jbostick@pcnh.com WEWAHITCHKA  An argument is brewing between groups that want Florida voters attention concerning medical marijuana. Theres tremendous medical hope here for a number of illness and we just want a right to vote on this, said Bob Sutton. The major issue here is to get it on the ballot and let the people of Florida decide. Sutton is a representative for United for Care, a campaign to get an amendment for the legalization of medical marijuana onto Novembers general election ballot in Florida. The group has collected close to 900,000 signatures, said Kim Russell, founder of People United for Medical Marijuana, the organization that runs the campaign and is responsible for authoring the amendment. The group is aiming for about 1 million signatures; at least 700,000 must be veri ed  match registered voters signatures on le  to qualify for the 2014 ballot. Sutton has collected less than 50 signatures over the past few months at his petition post at Wewa RV Park and Trading Post, 2481 State 71 North in Wewahitchka. Probably a hundred people have come to me interested in supporting legalizing medical marijuana, Sutton said, but, they dont want to sign the petition for fear the government will come on them. It may be fear of reprisal. He said he wishes individuals who believe in the cause of medical marijuana could see it as a democracy issue because everyone has a right to sign a petition. Opposition groups have a different opinion, particularly in regards to the language in the amendment. In written statements and a signed brief presented to the state Supreme Court in December, anti-petition groups picked apart the amendment  calling it misleading  in the hope that the court will not allow the initiative on the ballot. Calvina Faye, executive director at Save our Society from Drugs, was one of several antidrug groups to sign the brief. We believe that sick people deserve legitimate medicine, Fay said. This isnt about medicine; this is about legalization, period. Sheriff Grady Judd, president of the Florida Sheriffs Association, also signed the brief. There are loopholes big enough to sail aircraft carriers through the amendment, Judd said Saturday. It is being sold to the public as medical marijuana for those that are signi cantly, severely ill, that have end-of-life issues with health, but the way the proposed constitutional amendment is written, it would literally take in everyone. In the amendment, debilitating medical conditions includes Crohns disease, hepatitis C, several life-threatening diseases such as AIDS and cancer, and other conditions for which a physician believes that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the potential health risk for a patient. Do you want your physician, your re ghters, police of cers, emergency medical services to have that kind of unfettered access to medical marijuana? Judd rhetorically asked. So, Thats why the Florida Sheriffs Association does not endorse medical marijuana. According to a poll by Quinnipiac University, Floridians want to allow doctors to prescribe marijuana for medical conditions by an 82-16 margin. The ballot initiative must draw at least 60 percent support to pass. Ben Pollara, campaign manager at United for Care, points to the poll as evidence the public is ready for legal medical marijuana. Its another indication that Floridians are ready to support the legalization of marijuana despite their leaders ignoring the issue by putting their heads in the sand, he said recently. The next step is to wait on a ruling from the Supreme Court. The court has until April to rule on the amendments language. Hopefully we go on the ballot, Pollara said. AP Cultivated marijuana is seen in this le photo at the University of Mississippi. Wewa man plays role in medical marijuana initiative WANT TO SIGN THE PETITION? WHAT: Sign the United for Care for medical marijuana petition WHEN: Monday  Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Petition closes Feb. 1. WHERE: Wewa RV Park and Trading Post, 2481 State 71 North in Wewahitchka WHY: To get legislation for the legalization of medical marijuana on the ballot DETAILS: 850-639-5721 PERRY from page A4 VIEW from page A4 Like us on WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS/ HOLMES COUNTY ADVERTISER Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said: Our health care system has forced too many uninsured Americans to depend on the emergency room for the care they need. We cannot wait for reform that gives all Americans the high-quality, affordable care they need and helps prevent illnesses from turning into emergencies. Supporters have characterized that as a hidden health care tax that everyone pays (called free riding), and that expanding Medicaid would lower such costs by directing the newly insured to primary care. Medicaid is expected to cover nearly half the uninsured Americans who gain coverage under the ACA. Earlier last year, that same Oregon study found that giving people Medicaid coverage failed to improve their health outcomes, again contradicting a claim widely made by Obamacare supporters. So what does Medicaid do? It provides some nancial stability for lowincome households, mainly by transferring money to them via higher costs and taxes on the af uent. But thats not how it and Obamacare have been sold, which is that the programs will bend the cost curve downward by reducing the number of free-riders and by increasing preventative care through primary physicians. Medicaids failures do not eliminate the problem of the poor and uninsured. However, the Oregon study should inspire policymakers to consider less-expensive, better-focused alternatives to funneling even more people into an ineffective federal program. searching the area for him to no avail, according to the report. At 11:15 p.m., however, a 911 call was received from a residence on North Holmes Creek Road regarding a burglary. The victims had awakened to the sound of Andrews entering the residence through a window, and the homeowner retrieved his firearm and confronted Andrews, according to the report. Andrews then grabbed the keys to the homeowners GMC 2500 pickup truck and fled with the vehicle, according to the report. A short while later, the Graceville Police Department located the stolen pickup and tried to conduct a felony stop when the Andrews backed the pickup into the patrol car, disabling it, then forcing another patrol car into the ditch, according to the report. With the help of an onboard tracking system, the pickup was located a short while later just north of Bonifay, and a Bonifay police officer then located the vehicle; however, Andrews once again fled in the pickup. According to the report, after a short pursuit, the suspect crashed through a fence, traveled through a pasture and crashed into a pond. The Bonifay officer, in an effort to avoid the pickup, ran his patrol car into the ditch and crashed his vehicle. Andrews then fled into the woods. After an extensive search, Andrews was located several hundred yards away hiding in a swamp. Also, while responding to assist the Bonifay officer, a deputy from the Holmes County Sheriffs Office was traveling westbound on State Road 2 when her vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the woods, according to the report. Both officers were treated and released for their injuries. Andrews is being charged with escape, burglary of an occupied dwelling and grand theft auto and remains in the Holmes County Jail awaiting First Appearance, with charges pending in Jackson County, according to the report. Sheriff Tim Brown would like to thank the Jackson County Sheriffs Office, Washington County Sheriffs Office, Bonifay Police Department, Graceville Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol and Holmes Correction Institution K-9 team for their assistance. CAR CHASE from A1

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By RO bB E rR TA TT INKLE rR Special to Extra Eleven members of the Holmes Valley Quilters of Bonifay recently visited Gastonia, N.C. While there, they visited the following stores: Mary Jos Cloth Store. which has been selling material since 1959 to customers all over the United States; Long Creek Thread Store, which sells machine embroidery thread, thread for longarm quilt machines and stabilizers of all kinds; and R&N Fabrics in Bessemer City, N.C., run by two sisters and both are in their mid-80s. Needless to say, all of the ladies enjoyed this store, said Holmes Valley Quilters Guild President Roberta Tinkler. While there, they enjoyed a full breakfast each morning at their motel, Comfort Suites. They also ate at ROs Barbecue, which has been in business since the 40s and still has curb service; Long Creek Fish Camp, which really give you your moneys worth; and Tonis Ice Cream Parlor, which has in business for almost 60 years. They make their own ice cream, and it is hand-dipped, Tinkler said. Our ladies had a marvelous time in North Carolina and have brought back more than just goods but many stories to tell, too. It was quite an adventure. a nd Wednesday, January 8, 2014 A6 | Holmes County Times-Advertiser | Washington County News Society Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Terry Robinson of Newton, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Janell Robinson to Joseph Emory Paulk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Paulk of Bonifay. The Bride Elect is the Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bassett of Cowarts, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Oneal Robinson of Black, Ala. Taylor is a 2009 graduate of Geneva High School. She is a 2012 graduate of Wallace Community College with an Associate of applied science in Radiologic Technology, and a 2013 graduate of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College with a degree in Sonography. She is currently employed at SAMC. Joseph is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Bellot of Bonifay and Mrs. Jeanette Paulk and the late Leonza Paulk of Bonifay. The Future groom is a 2005 graduate of Bethlehem High School. Joseph received a Bachelors degree in Business from Chipola College in 2010. He currently farms with his family in Bonifay. The wedding is planned for Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. at The Grand on Foster in Dothan, Ala., with a Reception to follow. All friends and relatives are invited at attend. The couple will reside in Bonifay. Engagement Robinson and Paulk to wed Special to EE xtra CHIPLEY  The Spanish Trail Playhouse will hold open auditions for the Lawrence Roman comedy, Alone Together on Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14. The auditions will be held at 6 p.m. nightly at The Spanish Trail Playhouse (Historic Chipley High School) located at 680 Second Street in Chipley. Remember those wonderful Broadway comedies of the fties and sixties? This play by the author of Under the Yum Yum Tree is rmly in that tradition. Alone Together delighted audiences on Broadway with Janis Paige and Kevin McCarthy playing a middle aged couple whose children have nally left the nest. They are alone together, but not for long. All three sons come charging back home after experiencing some hard knocks in the real world, and Mom and Dad have quite a time pushing them out again. The action of the play takes place in the home of George and Helene Butler, located in Los Angeles, CA. Director Terrie Garrett will be casting 4 men and 2 women to ll the following roles, male (m) or female (f): George Butler (m): The Patriarch of the Butler family. George is in his 50s. Helene Butler (f): The Matriarch of the Butler family. Helene is in her 50s. Keith Butler (m): The youngest son of George and Helene. Keith is in his late teens/early 20s. Michael Butler (m): The eldest son of George and Helene. Michael is in his late 20s/early 30s Elliot Butler (m): The middle son of George and Helene. Elliot is in his mid 20s/early 30s Janie Johnson (f): She is a college friend of Keith. She is down on her luck and needs a place to stay. Janie is in her early 20s. Alone Together, written by Lawrence Roman and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., will take the stage March 21-23, 2014 and will mark the rst production of Season 7. This production is not a musical; no prior acting experience is necessary. Audition packets for the production are available at the Washington County Public Library (1444 Jackson Ave-Chipley) or at www. spanishtrailplayhouse. com To inquire about a certain role or any other question pertaining to the production of Alone Together, please email Director Terrie Garrett at terrieg26@gmail.com. You may also contact the Spanish Trail Playhouse at spanishtrailplayhouse@ gmail.com or visit www. spanishtrailplayhouse. com for more information.Upcoming auditions at the Spanish T T rail PlayhouseSpecial to E E xtra Livingston is a 2 to 3 year old male mixed breed dog, about 45 pounds. He is a very handsome and unique looking boy with a coat of white with gray speckles and patches of gray and black merle. He is scared in the shelter and did not seem too familiar with the leash but he happily comes when called and enjoys snuggling close and getting as much love as he can. He has all the makings for a wonderful and devoted best friend who will envelop you in the unconditional love only a grateful rescued dog can give. Gloria is a beautiful female domestic short haired brown tabby with a super sweet personality. Both of her eyes are ne, but shes quite a irt and liked to wink at the camera. Gloria is very friendly and loves to cuddle, she would make a great companion to curl up in your lap and keep you company while you watch a movie or just sit back for some relaxation. A kind and generous cat lover has offered a $50 sponsorship towards her adoption fee! Animal Control of West Florida is at 686 US Hwy 90 in Chipley. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. For more information call 6382082. Visit and like us on facebook to see pictures and descriptions of all our available adoptables at Friends of the Chipley Animals. Pets of the W eeEE K Special to E E xtra MARIANNA  Marianna is home to one of the nations top McDonalds restaurant managers. Megan McCarty recently received the Ray Kroc Award, an annual performance-based award that recognizes the top performing McDonalds restaurant managers in the country. Named after McDonalds Corporation founder Ray Kroc, the award was established 13 years ago in 1999 to honor hardworking managers  those who make Ray Krocs vision of excellence come to life in restaurants and for customers each day. A select 142 managers were chosen among 15,000 from across the country this year to receive the Ray Kroc Award, an honor that comes with a cash prize, a Ray Kroc award trophy, ring and pin and a trip to Chicago for an awards gala in March hosted by McDonalds USA President, Jeff Stratton. Im excited and honored to be selected for this award. I love our team and customers. Im proud to be a part of this organization and community. Megan being honored with the coveted Ray Kroc Award is a true testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence, building our business and taking care of our customers needs each and every day, said Dennis and Linda Lareau, McDonalds Local Owner/Operators. We are very proud to have Megan as part of our McDonalds family and commend her on this truly amazing accolade. Megan started her McDonalds career in 2003 and for the past two years has been the General Manager of the Cottondale, FL McDonalds. Currently she is the General Manager of the Lareau Organizations newest store in Marianna at I-10. Winners of the Ray Kroc Award run high performing, protable restaurants that meets McDonalds critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. They have strong business knowledge and achieve superior results in restaurant operations, people management and building the business. As a recognized leader in the restaurant, they develop a restaurant team focused on ensuring customers get a fast, accurate and friendly experience every visit. McDonalds Owner/ Operators and/or regional staff nominate restaurant managers for the Ray Kroc Award to recognize their hard work, dedication and commitment to McDonalds. From there, a selection committee of representatives from McDonalds Operations, Training and Human Resources select the top 1 percent of General Managers for the Ray Kroc Award. 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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 Extra Washington County News | Holmes County Times-Advertiser | A7 and sor enes s aches Library hours Wausau Library Monday: 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Tuesday: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 1-6 p.m. Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Holmes County Library (Bonifay) Monday: Closed Tuesday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. noon Sunday: Closed Washington County Library (Chipley) Monday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Vernon Library Monday: Closed Tuesday: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday: 1-6 p.m. Thursday: Closed Friday: 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Sunny Hills Library Monday: 1-6 p.m. Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 1-6 p.m. Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed MONDAY 10 a.m. to noon: Holmes Council on Aging provides bingo, exercise, games, activities, hot meals and socialization. 11 a.m.: Washington Council on Aging (Chipley) senior lunches; for reservations, call 638-6217. Donations accepted. 6 p.m.: Third Monday Holmes/Washington Relay For Life Meeting at Patillos 6 7:30 p.m.: Salvation Army Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Program (SADVP) hosts a domestic violence support group at the SADVP Rural Outreach ofce, 1461 S. Railroad Ave., Apartment 1, in Chipley. Call Emma or Jess at 415-5999. TUESDAY 8 9 a.m.: Tai Chi Class at the Washington County Public Library, Chipley Branch 8 10 a.m.: Church Fellowship Breakfasts at Around the Corner Grill. Breakfast provided. All denominations welcome. 10 a.m. to noon: Holmes Council on Aging provides hot meals and socialization. 11 a.m.: Washington Council on Aging (Chipley) senior lunches; for reservations, call 6386217. Donations accepted. Noon: Chipley Kiwanis Club meeting. Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, New Life Assembly Fellowship Hall, Chipley. 5 p.m.: BINGO at St. Joseph Catholic Church games start at 6:25 p.m. Call Peg Russ at 638-451 6 p.m.: Holmes County Commission meets second Tuesdays. 7 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church on County Road 177A WEDNESDAY 10 a.m. to noon: Holmes Council on Aging provides hot meals and socialization. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Vernon Historical Society Museum is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meetings are fourth Wednesdays at 2 p.m. 11 a.m.: Washington Council on Aging (Chipley) senior lunches; for reservations, call 638-6217. Donations accepted. 1 p.m.: Line dancing, Washington Council on Aging in Chipley. 5 p.m.: New Hope United Methodist Church Bible Study 7 p.m.: Depression and Bipolar Support Group meets at First Baptist Church educational annex building in Bonifay. Call 547-4397. Community CALENDAR Vassie Lee Rustin, age 81, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at the Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by her loving family. Vassie was born on Aug. 10, 1932 to the late Jim and Minnie (Posey) Moss in Bonifay. She has been a resident of the Washington and Holmes County area since 1953 and is a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church of Bonifay. Mrs. Rustin worked for many years as a waitress for the Chipley Motel Restaurant and the Chuckwagon. Vassie is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ned Rustin; two brothers, Charlie and Buford Moss and four sisters, Bessie Spann, Ollie Sweat, Nettie Ruth Avery and Lillie Bell Champion. Survivors include two daughters, Bettie Slay of Bonifay and Margie Kelly of Little Rock, AR.; one son, Brady Washington and wife Gail of Chipley; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family received friends for visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m,. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. John Taylor and the Rev. Randy Moss ofciating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Chipley with Brown Funeral Home directing. Family and friends may sign the online register at www.brownfh.netVassie L. Rustin Mrs. Shirley Ann Pendergrass Paul, age 79, a resident of Dothan, Ala., passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born June 15, 1934 in Sa betha, Kan., the daughter of Roy and Eva Pendergrass. She retired from the Nuclear Regulatory Com mission in 2001 where she worked for 19 years, and was recognized as one of their top secretaries during her 27 year career with the government. Her hobbies included singing, music and art, but ultimately she loved being with her family. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Armista Moyer and two brothers, Paul and Roy Edward (Bud) Pend ergrass. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Wayne Paul; daughter, Lisa Dono fro (Joe) of Dothan, Ala., and her children Joseph and Natalie; daughter, Kar en Riley of Hartford, Ala., and her children, Tamisha Brashear of Jack, Ala., Kendra Brashear of Hartford, Ala., Bre inne Clifton (Cliff) of Colorado and Maranda (Blake) Berry of Hartford, Ala.; daughter, Pa mela Berry of Do than, Ala., and her children, Armista Coleman of Dothan, Ala., Grifn Berry of Ash ford, Ala., Justin and Taylor Coleman of Glen Rose, Texas; daughter, Cindy Newsome of Enterprise, Ala., and her children, Melissa Newsome of Ft. Walton, Joshua Newsome of Indiana, and Caleb New some of Enterprise, Ala.; 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Eddie Biss ofci ating and Kendall Glover of Glover Funeral Home Directing. Burial followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Bonifay. Glover Funeral Home of Dothan was in charge of the arrangements, (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guest book on line at www.glover funeral.com. Shirley A. Paul SHIRLEY A. P AUL Guidelines and Deadlines Obituary notices are written by funeral homes and relatives of the decease. The Washington County News/Holmes County Times-Advertiser reserves the right to edit for AP style and format. Families submitting notices must type them in a typeface and font that can be scanned into a computer. Deadline for obituaries is 12 Noon on Monday for the following Wednesday newspaper. There is a $25 charge for obituaries. Obituaries may be e-mailed to funerals@ chipleypaper.com or delivered to the Washington County News at 1364 North Railroad Ave, Chipley or Holmes County Times-Advertiser at 112 Eat Virginia Ave. in Bonifay. Lois Dykes, age 81, of Bonifay, went to sleep in death Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Lois was born on June 13, 1932 in Chiches ter Twp., Pa., but lived the past 40-some years in and around Bonifay. Lois was a loyal witness of her God, Jehovah, joyful ly and eagerly sharing with those she met the GOOD NEWS of HIS KINGDOM. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend, Clifford Dykes and adoring granddaughter, Leslie. She leaves fond memo ries to be cherished by her family her son, Donald Haselow and wife Phyllis of Salem, Ohio; her grand daughters, Vanessa and husband Brian, Shannon and husband Anthony, Danielle and husband Travis; her great-grand children, Alex, Sophia, Grace, Domenic, Addyson, Caisen and Colton; her daughter, Debrah Dykes and husband David of Chi pley; her granddaughters, Kimberlee and husband Mike, Sherry and hus band Kevin, and Leslie; her great-grandchildren, Trevor, Julia, Hannah and Miranda; her daughter, Denise Thrower and hus band Archie of Geneva, Ala.; her granddaughter, Leah and husband Paul; her grandsons, Andrew and wife Sarah, Michael and wife Sherry, Jerry and wife Heather; her greatgrandchildren, Aiden, Anna, Mila, Caroline, Owen, Zachery, McKenna, Keston, Landon, Haley and Malory; her son, Charles Haselow and wife Crystal of Vernon; her grandsons, David and wife Kara, Dal ton; her granddaughter Dana and husband Robert; her great-grandchildren, McKaela and Korbin; her brothers, William and Johnny and her sister, Louise. Along with many, many friends, she too will be greatly missed by her furry and faithful compan ion, Itchy. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 at the Bonifay Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness. Lois Dykes Michele Mickey Ro berta Lawlor, 69, of Bonifay died, Jan. 2, 2014. Funeral services were held, Jan. 7, 2014 at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Memorialization was by cremation with Sims Funeral Home direct ing.Michele R. Lawlor Grady Keith, Sr. of Madison, Tenn., passed away on Dec. 29, 2013. He loved and was loved by his family. He is preceded in death by his brother, Junior Keith; mother, Annie Butler; stepfather, Cleon Butler and his father, Thomas Keith. He is survived by his sister, Myrtle Jones; sons, Grady Keith, Jr. and Marvin Keith, Sr. (Lynn); compan ion, Mildred Hurst; grand children; Kristi Keith, Raelinda Keith, Kathy Keith, Trey Keith (Tara), and Marvin Keith, Jr.; great-grandchil dren, Shante John son and Isabella Keith and nieces, Vassie Jones and Donna Jones. Visitation was held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Phillips-Rob inson Funeral Home, 2707 Gallatin Rd. Nashville, TN 37216. (615)262-3312. Still Family Owned. Grady Keith Sr. GRADY KEITH SR. Lee R. Alred of West ville passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 at his resi dence. He was 92. Lee was born Nov. 11, 1921 in Holm es County, to the late Clay ton and Isabelle Grantham Alred. Lee was a lifelong farmer in Holmes County. In addition to his par ents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Carthel, Doodle, Otis, and Luke Alred and three sis ters, Annabelle Alred, Lilly Mason, and Ruby Cody. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Maxine Green Alred; two sons, David (Teresa) Alred, and Roy Alred of Westville; one daughter, Sue Beasley (Jimmy Cassady) of West ville; one brother, Luther Alred of Westville; one sister, Evelyna Schmehl of Jacksonville; three grand children, Ashley (Matt) Tucker of Hartford, Dal lie Alred of Geneva, and Candace (Ben) Thames of Samson; three greatgrandchildren, Parker El lenburg, Carson Thames, and Alyssa Panchenko; several nieces and neph ews; and one very special friend, Darlene Ellison. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 at Mt. Olive Assembly of God Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wade Green ofciat ing and Jimmy Bottoms of Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home directing. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Geneva.Lee R. Alred Newman Owens, 79, of Chipley died Dec. 30, 2013. Funeral services were held Jan. 3, 2014 at Wausau Assembly of God Church. Interment followed with Military Honors in the Wausau Memorial Gar dens. Peel Funeral Home is directing. Newman Owens Inez Pelham, 92 of Graceville passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at Jackson Hospital. Inez was born in Graceville on Feb. 11, 1921 to the late Walter Mon roe and Charity Barner Ramsey. She was a retired motel laundress with Howard Johnson and Ramada Inn. Ms. Inez was a member of Harmony Baptist Mission Church. Preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Pelham; two sons, Mack Pelham and Dennis Pelham; two brothers, Tom Ramsey and J. Walter Ramsey and three sisters Mary Scho eld, Edna Allen and Pearl Hayes. Survived by her beloved children, Tony Pelham (Anne), Dothan, Ala., Doug Pelham, Panama City Beach, and Carol Hale, Hampton, Va.; sister, Betty Toole, Chipley; four grandsons, Brent Hale, David Hale, Jason Pelham and Banyon Pelham; two great grandchildren, Lo gan Hale and Lillian Hale; four half-sisters, Ann, Judy, Rebecca ad Helen; two half-brothers, Robert and Kent and a host of nieces and nephews. Service of Remem brance was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Pleasant Hill (Collins Mill) Primitive Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond OQuinn ofciating. Family received friends at the church from 10 a.m., until time of service. In lieu of owers family request memorials may be made to Collins Mill Cem etery Fund c/o Claude Pel ham P.O. Box 173 Gracev ille, FL 32440. Expressions of sympa thy can be made at http:// www.jamesandlipford.com/Inez Pelham Obituaries Crossword PUZZLESOLUTION ON PAGE A9

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There will be a love offering and everyone is invited to worship and fellowship with us. The church is located at 3205 Highway 2 in Esto. For more information call Chris Smith at 768-0843 or email mtzionindp@ gmail.com. 11th Hour to perform in Esto FREE CONCERT I was sitting on the back porch sipping an ice-cold tea with a splash of lemon when I received a text from a relative up north. I was enjoying a pleasant afternoon basking in the winter sun of Florida. I am not sure what God was thinking of when He created the north with all that bad weather and snow and such, but I know what He was thinking of when He created the South especially Florida. He was thinking in particular of me and my insatiable love of the sun. Basking in the Florida sun is the great reward of being smart and moving to Florida. I have some friends who were born in Florida and think they are a little bit better than me. I remind them that they had no choice of being born in Florida but I, on the other hand, moved to Florida on my own volition. I think I have the upper hand on that one. I may be old but I certainly do delight in the modern technology. It used to be that when you got a call from a relative you had to answer the telephone and talk to the person on the other end for as long as they hung on. Today, thanks to modern gadgetry; when a relative wants to contact me, they usually do it by text. I love it. Getting a text is a strange thing, or it can be. If I do not respond right away, I can always claim that there is something wrong with my cell phone and my texting isnt working right today. Then I can get back to that relative whenever it suits me. Or, as the case with some relatives, and you know who I mean, I can ignore it. If you are a relative of mine and have not heard from me or had any of your text answered the simple answer is, I am not really ignoring you (ha ha ha) my cell phone is not working correctly. This relative that text me was complaining about how cold it was up north and even had the courtesy to send me a picture of their backyard just chock-full of some white substance known as snow. The text read, I bet you wish you were here to enjoy this? I think that relative would have lost that bet for sure. I love those snow scenes on postcards or in text messages like this one, but as to be personally involved with all of the frigid snow, do not bet on me! Years ago, Cold and I experienced a deep disagreement and we have been separated ever since. As far as I am concerned, the separation is nal! I really do not want anything more to do with Cold. We are not even on speaking terms. Cold, after all, is a relative thing especially when the relatives are up north in the winter. Up north, they complain when the temperature falls below 30. Here in Florida I complain when the temperature falls below 70. Whenever the temperature dips below that magical 70, I have to break out one of my sweaters. What an inconvenience for me to have to put on a sweater because it is just a little bit cool on the outside. Then my relative sent me a picture of her standing in the snow looking like the abominable snowman. She had more clothes on than I actually own and have in my closet. I wonder how she walks around wearing all those clothes? How in the world does she ever sit down wearing all those clothes? And what about that thing wrapped around her head? We have hats here in Florida but not quite like the one she was wearing. It looked like she was wearing some igloo. At this point in my life, I could not afford, for a variety of reasons, to move back north. I do not think my relatives up north could put up with me at this point. They offer me a friendly invitation to come and spend some time with them during the winter season. I really could not handle it. As soon as the temperature dropped below 70, I would be complaining, grouching and working on everybodys nerves. I would be such a nuisance that they would have to get together and buy me a plane ticket back to sunny Florida. My relatives should thank me for not moving up north to enjoy the snow with them. See how much I am saving my relatives? Do they appreciate it? No relationship is quite like that relationship that spans several hundred miles. You know the old saying, Absence makes the heart grow fonder. So, if you add distance to that absence you have the epitome of a wonderfully fond heart. Many things separate us from one another. Sometimes that separation is voluntary and sometimes it isnt. The apostle Paul understood that nothing could separate him from God. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39). It does not matter how cold it is outside as long as inside there is a warm relationship with God bordering on ery expectation. Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att. net. His web site is www. jamessnyderministries. com. Cold is as cold feels and I dont like feeling cold DR. JAMES L. SNYDER Out to Pastor FIND IT ONLINE Visit www.chipleypaper.com for more faith news and obituaries. Submit faith news to news@chipleypaper.com.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 Extra Washington County News | Holmes County Times-Advertiser | A9 Harpist to perform as part of Artist Series MARIANNA  The Chipola Artist Series presents harpist Anna Maria Mendieta, at 7 p.m., Jan. 16, in the Center for the Arts. Leading the audience through the right turns, dips and smoky cafes of Argentina, harpist Anna Maria Mendietas Tango del Cielo (Tango from Heaven) is a fresh innovative presentation of the passionate and sensuous music of the Tango and Spanish Flamenco. Complete with Latin instruments and Flamenco dancers, the theatrical music and dance program is a must see. Tickets are available online at www.chipola.edu. Tickets will be available in the Center for the Arts Box Ofce. Jennie Finch coming to Chipola for softball camp MARIANNA  Area softball players will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to work with softball superstar Jennie Finch and four other professional players at the Chipola College Softball eld, Jan. 25 and 26. The two-day Chipola camp will include instruction each day with lunch on Saturday. Registration deadline is Jan. 21. Registration fee is $250. No on-site registration will be available. The Skills Camp is Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Players will learn to practice like a champion, play-like a champion and live like a champion. Jennie Finch and other Softball Greats will lead a full day of personal instruction covering all aspects of softball. The Camp will continue Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Skills camp coaches will include Jennie Finch, Kat Dodson, Ivy Renfroe, Lauren Gibson and Raven Chavanne. Campers will receive instruction from professional coaches and players, lunch on Saturday, Camp T-shirt, personalized softball and certicate of participation For information, call Kelly Brookins at 850-7182468, Belinda Hendrix at 850-718-2358 or Jimmy Hendrix at 850-573-1508. Spring into Vegetable Gardening BONIFAY  The Holmes County Extension Ofce will be holding an interactive video series for novice gardeners from 67:30 p.m. on every Tuesday from Jan. 14 to Feb. 4, 2014 in the Extension Ofce Conference Room in Bonifay. Cost will be $30 per person or $45 per couple. Anyone interested can contact the Holmes County Extension Ofce at 547-1108. HCHS chorus to perform Decades of Music BONIFAY  The Holmes County High School Chorus will present Decades of Music March 13-15 at the HCHS auditorium. HCHS spring musical planned BONIFAY Holmes County High School drama students will present their spring musical May 8, 9, 10, 12 and 15 at the HCHS auditorium. The title will be announced at a later date. 2014 Relay For Life CHIPLEY  The 2014 Holmes/Washington County Relay For Life will be 6 p.m. May 16 to 6 a.m. May 17, at the Pals Park soccer eld. For more information, call Connie Smelcer at 703-9977. CHS students to perform Grease CHIPLEY  Chipley High School Music Theater students will perform Grease at 7 p.m. April 1012. For more information, call 638-6100. Upload your Legacy guest book photos now for FREE! W ith your paid obituar y family and friends will now have unlimited access to uploaded photos fr ee of charge. Find Obituaries. Shar e Condolences. 9u unju j F{ vu? M xu CHQTM[;: n{j up{ v  ?px{uju ?p  n {vj  ?p  pj S " In par tnership with t£¨ p Find obituaries, shar e condolences and celebrate a life at or Special to Extra With freezing tempera tures impacting the area over the next few days and into next week, the non prot Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) re minds families that one of the most serious threats to the home can be frozen water pipes. When water freezes in a pipe it expands and can exert pressure up to 2,000 pounds per square inch. This pressure is enough to rupture most any pipe lled with water. When the pipe bursts it can spill several hundred gallons of water per hour, resulting in the second most com mon cause of home insur ance claims in America. With just three simple steps, families can protect themselves from this cost ly damage. Remember: FOAM, DOME or DRIP. FOAM: Insulate pipes exposed to the elements or cold drafts. For as little as $1 per 6 of insulation, you can stop pipes from freez ing and save energy. DOME: Placing an insu lating dome or other cov erings on outdoor faucets and spigots also reduce the likelihood of the water in your homes pipes freez ing, expanding and caus ing a costly leak. DRIP: Drip your fau cets, to you reduce the build-up of pressure in the pipes. Even if the pipes freeze, you have released the pressure from the wa ter system reducing the likelihood of a rupture. If you are going out of town, and you suspect they tem peratures will drop, turn off the water to your home and open all of the taps to drain the water system. This way you wont return to a frozen, soggy mess. For more information on protecting your home from extreme cold condi tions, visit protect-yourhome.org or www.greatwinterweatherparty.org. Community E venVEN T sS Special to Extra The New Year is upon us. Its time to reect upon the past year and determine what we want to achieve, change or do better in 2014. This applies to all aspects of our lives  including our pets. TripsWithPets.com surveyed pet parents and asked them what resolutions theyve made for 2014 pertaining to their pets. Here are the top ve pet New Years resolutions. 1. More ORE Wal AL K s S : Whether its a stroll around the neighborhood or a brisk walk through some hiking trails, a whopping 56 percent of pet parents surveyed made this their No. 1 pet resolution for this year. Most of those respondents have a goal of two walks per day! They sited exercise, maintaining their pack leader status, and bonding as their motivation for walking Fido more often. 2. Bonding ONDING Ac C T ivi IVI T ies IES : More car rides, doggie bakery visits, beach outings, and family vacations, are among the activities that respondents said they are resolved to doing more of with their four-legged family members. Getting out and spending some quality time with their pets to make that bond even stronger is at the top of pet parents minds this year! 3. Nail AIL Trims TRIMS and AND Tee TEE T h H B r R U shing SHING : Tied at No. 3 are these two often neglected hygiene must dos. Pet parents understand that keeping on top of your pets nail trims and choppers can prevent many serious health issues. Did you know that ideally your pets nails should be short enough so they dont click on the oor and their teeth should brushed daily? 4. Training TRAINING : We all cant have a Lassie, but a good number of pet parents recognize that their pet needs some better training to curb some not-so-favorable behavior. From teaching better recall (getting your dog to come when called), to getting Rover not to jump on guests, or training your cat to stay off kitchen counters... pet parents are ready to put on their dog (or cat) whisperer hat! 5. Heal EAL T hier HIER Ea A T ing ING : Pet parents are denitely on board with feeding their pets better quality foods this year. Theyve been doing their homework and want to do all they can to ensure their furry friends live a long and healthy life. So, look out gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, soy-free, raw food, and probiotics  pet parents are coming to get you in 2014! About T T ripsWithPets.com TripsWithPets. com is the No. 1 online resource for pet travel. Named best pet travel site by Consumer Reports, TripsWithPets. coms mission is to offer resources that ensure pets are welcome, happy and safe while traveling. Winterize your home to protect pipes Top New Years pet resolutions Crossword SOL UTUT ION

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 A10 | Holmes County Times-Advertiser | Washington County News Extra FREEPORT (AP)  In this rural part of the Panhandle, Christopher Mitchell nds few takers when he deliv ers his message about the importance of exploring in surance options under the federal health overhaul. People in the conserva tive-leaning area tend to have a bad impression of President Obamas signa ture law because of nega tive messages they hear on talk radio or from friends, said Mitchell, marketing di rector for a network of non prot health clinics. Even for those with insurance, a doctors visit may require a long drive because there are few providers in the area  and some are se lective about the coverage they accept. Around the country, advocates spreading the word about the Affordable Care Act in rural areas face similar difculties. Coupled with the well-pub licized glitches for the on line insurance marketplac es, their stories illustrate the broader challenges in meeting President Barack Obamas goal of reducing the number of uninsured in places with some of the highest percentages of un insured residents. I tell people that I am not here to advocate for the law, I am here to sup port the law and empower people to be able to use and understand the law, said Mitchell, whose em ployer, PanCare of Florida, received a federal grant for outreach efforts. But when people are hearing over and over and over that is bankrupting America, it is hard to break through. On a recent afternoon, Mitchell made his pitch to half a dozen patients in the waiting room of a low-slung brick clinic surrounded by pine trees on the two-lane state road that serves as Freeports main street. In areas like this  where one-story houses and mo bile homes sit far apart on lots of tan, sandy soil and pine needles  many poor residents could benet from federally subsidized health insurance but arent open to it. Among those uncon vinced by Mitchells pitch was Laressa Bowness, who brought her father to the clinic for dental care. I get frustrated be cause I hear so much stuff. The politicians who put the system into place have lost their sense of reality. They dont understand what peo ple who work face, said Bowness, who added that most people she knows dont have health insur ance because they simply cannot afford it. In a sparsely populated area of Michigan, retired nurse Sue Cook criss crosses the 960-square mile Sanilac County to help people sign up for in surance through the online exchange. The spreadout county has only 42,000 residents. There are many chal lenges were facing right now, said Cook, who leads an all-volunteer team of health care professionals at Caring Hearts Clinic in Marlette, 65 miles north of Detroit. Youve got some body in the northeast part of the county that has no transportation to get here to even sign up. Were nding that even if I go to the far end of the county, theres the issue of not having Wi-Fi to hook up to, she said. Those are huge hurdles for us to try to conquer in a large county like this. Kathy Bannister recent ly signed up with Cooks help after many failed at tempts. The self-employed beautician secured a plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan with a monthly payment of $215 after subsidies. She now pays $500 for a compa rable plan from the same insurer. The whole idea was to make it easier for people, said Bannister, 51, who had a heart-valve replacement 13 years ago. Id been calling and calling and calling, and a lot of people would have given up. Its discouraging. To the north, Nick Deru sha is director of the health department for four Upper Peninsula counties with a high rate of uninsured residents: Mackinac, Luce, Alger and Schoolcraft. The region covers a vast ex panse but only consists of about 35,000 people. Barriers faced by peo ple in the area include a shortage of health work ers, a lack of transporta tion and Internet and cable connectivity. There are many bar riers to care, as well as health care coverage alone, Derusha said. Rudey Ballard, an in surance broker in Rex burg, Idaho  population 25,000  has been selling health care policies for two decades. In addition to his brokerage downtown, his six-person ofce staffs a small kiosk at the local Wal-Mart, just down the hill from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple that dominates the rural skyline. Rexburg is Republican country  all local lawmak ers are GOP, and residents voted overwhelmingly for presidential candidate Mitt Romney in 2012. Bal lard sometimes nds him self the target of criticism when hes manning the Wal-Mart booth. Ive actually had peo ple come up to me and boo me, he said. They come up to me and go Boo, hiss. Boo, hiss. I will never sign up that. Back in Florida, Mitch ell had no takers during his afternoon of trying to get people to sign up. Some in the small waiting room told him that even with federal subsidies they would face a choice between utilities, food, gas or monthly health insurance. One woman asked Mitchell about the ne for not having health insurance. She laughed and said the $95 is much more affordable than a monthly health insurance bill. Walton County, with about 58,000 residents, stretches from the Gulf of Mexico in the south to the Alabama border in the north. While there are wealthy neighborhoods along the coast, most of the county looks more like Freeport. For the ZIP code surrounding the town, cen sus data shows that the median household income is around $43,000 and the poverty rate is around 12 percent. Because Florida opt ed not to take additional funding from the federal government to expand Medicaid coverage, many people who would qualify for Medicaid under the fed eral guidelines do not qual ify under the states guide lines. People can appeal their Medicaid eligibility and seek help in reducing insurance premiums, but that doesnt always work. Florida Blue, the states Blue Cross Blue Shield network, is the only insur er providing coverage in all of the states 76 counties. Kevin Riley, the companys vice president, said serv ing rural Florida can be a challenge. It is tough in part be cause of the distances people have to drive in those large, rural counties to reach providers, Riley said. The company has held town-hall style meetings throughout the state and has sent representatives to Wal-Marts in rural areas to discuss coverage with customers. There are two or three counties that only have one hospital and is a difcult piece, he said. Walton County residents have 13 plans to choose from under the Affordable Care Act with monthly pre miums ranging from $232 to $402 and deductibles from $850 to $12,700 for a 40-year-old male, accord ing to information from Florida Blue. The county has seven to 12 physicians for every 10,000 residents, but the vast majority of doctors is in the southern part of the county, according to a study by the Florida Department of Health. The leaves resi dents of rural areas north of Interstate 10 with a long drive to reach providers. Florida as a whole averag es 22 physicians for every 10,000 residents, according to the 2012 study. Part of PanCares strat egy is employing people like Joe Manning, a lifelong resident of the Panhandle who knows many people in the small towns in Walton County. Manning said the key to nding coverage in rural Florida seems to be pa tience and a willingness to ll out all of the forms that might help someone get a reduction in premiums. But a mistrust of both gov ernment and technology can complicate things. You have to be willing to go through the whole process, he said. Some people walk away as soon as you start asking them to put their personal informa tion in the computer. They do not trust the government with that information. AP In this photo taken on Dec. 17, Joe Manning sits in his ofce in De Funiak Springs. Manning is an outreach worker trained to sign people in rural Florida to participate in the Affordable Care Act. Providing health care complicated in rural areas AP In this Dec. 20 photo, Fire Chief Darrel Fournier speaks to a reporter in Freeport, Maine. Fire chiefs and lawmakers are working to protect the system of volunteer reghting that has served rural America for more than a century but is threatened by an ambiguity in President Barack Obamas health care law. The volunteers are considered employees for tax purposes, leaving open the question of whether they fall under the health care laws requirement that employers with more than 50 workers provide insurance for them.

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All questions regarding this position or other vacancies should be directed to the Human Resources Department, 850-415-5151. Veterans Preference is accepted in accordance with FS 295.08. Equal Opportunity/ Drug-Free Workplace Web Id 34276714 Admin/Clerical Job Opportunity: City Clerk, City of Vernon, FL The City of Vernon will be accepting applications for City Clerk; this is a highly responsible administrative and supervisory position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, acting as the custodian of the Citys records and seal; Notary, Clerk to the City Council. Work involves preparing City Council meeting agendas, minutes of City meetings, managing City contracts, receiving legal documents on the Citys behalf, and supporting the Mayor, Council Members and other personnel directly involved in the Citys management. Employee is also responsible for billing, collections, depositing, and reporting for the water department, Employee is responsible for preparing monthly financial reports to the Council, preparing payroll, filing quarterly tax reports, monthly tax reports and deposits, end of year payroll tax reports and processing W-2 and 1099 tax forms. Employee will be required to work evenings for Council Meetings and other City Board meetings. Employee must maintain effective working relationships, exercise independent judgment, confidentiality, discretion and initiative in carrying out the daily operations of the City. The City Clerk is an appointed official. Work is performed under limited supervision under the direction of the Mayor and City Council. Minimum Qualifications a Knowledge of effective budget processes, administrative principles, practices, procedures and methods. a Working knowledge of legal advertising requirements, intergovernmental relations, election laws and procedures, and procurement laws and procedures. a Considerable knowledge of the practice and methods, and state regulations for public records management, retention, and disposition. a Ability to effectively organize, supervise, train, and direct employees. a Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office & Quick Books Pro a Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. a Knowledge of accounts receivable and payable Training & Experience a High School Diploma or equivalent; prior city, town, or other governmental experience is a plus. Special Requirements a Notary Public of the State of Florida, or obtain license within three (3) months of employment. a Valid Florida Drivers License. a Ability to be bonded The City of Vernon is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation and a drivers license verification will be conducted. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Application Deadline: January 13, 2014. Rate of pay for this position: Depending on Qualifications Web Id 34276208 Nice Upstairs 1BR Apartment. Kitchen, livingroom & large walk-in closet. Rent, $350.00/mth. Call 547-5244. 3 Bdrm/2 bath Brick House for rent. Located at 1357 Old Bonifay Rd., Chipley. $600/mo, $300/depo. (850)527-5623. 2BR cabin 1BA, no pets. $400 month, 1st, and last month. Deposit required. 229-400-5645. 8 miles South Bonifay 3BR/1BA for rent. No pets. Deposit, & references required. HUD accepted. $595/mth Chipley. (850)638-1918 2BR/2BAMobile Homes W/G included. $400 plus Deposit. 547-4232, 850-527-4911. For Rent 2BR/1BA trailer $250/month. 36 foot Coachman camper fully furnished, clean, $250/month. Ponce De Leon area. (850)226-4656. FOR RENT Nice mobile home excellent location in Chipley. No Pets. 850-638-4640 For Rent: 2BR/1BA Mobile Home Bonifay area. $300/month plus $300/deposit No pets. Call 850-547-2043 Leave message. HUNTING LAND for rent or lease, 1 year or 5 years, 160 acres or 300 acres. For more information call (850)638-1911 or (850)326-0044. Mobile Homes For Rent 2 and 3 Bedrooms in Cottondale, Central Heat and Air. $400 -$500 a month. 850-258-1594. Mobile Homes For Rent 2 and 3 Bedrooms in Cottondale, Central Heat and Air. $400 -$500 a month. 850-258-1594. Singlewide and Doublewide for rent Bonifay and Chipley water and sewage included. 638-2999. Older 2BR/1BA Mobile Home $4,000 and Construction Office $2,000. Call 850-638-8804. AIRLINE CAREERS begin here -Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Housing and Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-314-3769 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $700 per week! No experience needed! Local CDL Traning. Job ready in 15 days! (888)368-1964 EXPERIENCED OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers. Home most weekends. Call: 843-266-3731 / www. bulldoghiway.com EOE HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator Training! Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. 3 Weeks Hands On Program. Local Job Placement Assistance. National Certifications. GI Bill Benefits Eligible. 1-866362-6497. YOU CAN BECOME an expert in HVAC installation and repair. Pinnacle Career Institute Online HVAC education in as little as 12 months. Call us today: 1-877-651-3961 or go online: www.HVACOnline-Education.com Executive Office Space for rent downtown Chipley. (850)638-1918 Office space for rent in Bonifay. 206 Harvey Ethridge St. Phone: (850)548-5045 or (850)307-3654. 1701AWaukesha St. (850)579-5113 or (850)305-6202. Retail Store Space available.Main Street. Downtown Chipley. 850-638-1918 FOR RENT 1B/R apartment, convenient location in Chipley. No pets. 850-638-4640 Mandi Lea Apartments in Vernon, 2/BR. Financial Assistance available if qualified. 638-4640. SpaciousOne Bedroom Apartment $475 Everything NEW Stove/Refrigerator. Free W/S/G No Pets Convenient location Downtown Chipley 638-3306. A CHILDLESS, young, successful woman seeks to adopt. Will be HANDS-ON Mom! Financial security. Expenses paid. Visit: www.jodi2adopt.webs.com/, call Jodi 1-800718-5516 or text 609770-1255. Adam Sklar #0150789 UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Adoption-A brave & selfless choice. Medical, living & counseling expenses paid. Choose the loving & financially secure family. Compassionate Atty. Lauren Feingold 24/7 866-633-0397 www.fklhearttoheart.net #0958107 Experienced Private Caregiver for elderly and light housekeeping 850-547-4993 Lost Car Keysto Nissan with fob, and Silver heart. Lost on 12/31 in Chipley. Linda Pigott 850-638-4512 AUCTION Roofing Company Liquidation, Online Auction Only, Bid Dec. 27 thru Jan. 14, Items Located in Maryland & Florida. Motleys Auction & Realty Group, 804-2323300, www.motleys. com, VAAL #16 Electric Scooter Very Good condition $200. call 850-703-0746. Wanted to Rent; Farm land or pasture in Chipley & suroundding areas for the year 2014. 850-718-1859. Healthcare/Medical Medical office currently looking for an ARNP/PA to join our medical team. Our office specializes in Cardiology, Internal Medicine & Family Practice in Bonifay. Please fax resume & references to 850-547-5415, attn Kim Sasser. 1-3497 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HOLMES COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 30-2012-CA-000198 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, GRANTEES, DEVISEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND CREDITORS OF OLA J. KNAUB, DECEASED; JOSEPH FRANCIS BRENNAN, JR.; RHONDA JANE SAPP; LISA MARIE GYGI; DANIEL PATRICK BRENNAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOSEPH FRANCIS BRENNAN, JR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RHONDA JANE SAPP; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LISA MARIE GYGI; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DANIEL PATRICK BRENNAN; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S), WHO (IS/ARE) NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM AS HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, SPOUSES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 05, 2013 in the Circuit Court of Holmes County, Florida, the clerk shall sell the property situated in Holmes County, Florida, described as: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST; THENCE RUN N8758`30W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 5,1250.62 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A COUNTY GRADED ROAD; THENCE N4100`54E 398.30 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD; THENCE N2541`04E 174.70 FEET ALONG SAID CENTER LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N1319`44E ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD 125 FEET; THENCE N7640`16W 125 FEET; THENCE S1319`44 W 125.0 FEET; THENCE S7640`16E 125.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL LYING AND BEING IN HOLMES COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 1468 OTTER CREEK RD., PONCE DE LEON, FL 32455-6400 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, on the front steps of the Holmes County Courthouse, 201 North Oklahoma Street, Bonifay, FL 32425, on January 16, 2014 beginning at 11:00 AM. If you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after 11-3407 Public Auction at El Sankary Towing in Ponce De Leon Fl, 1600 Pirate Cove Rd. 32455 at 8:00 a.m. on Jan 15, 2014. VIN #1FMUU32X8TU000606 As published in the Holmes County Times Advertiser Jan 8, 2014. the sale, you must file a claim with the clerk no later than 60 days after the sale. If you fail to file a claim you will not be entitled to any remaining funds. Dated this 12 day of December, 2013. Kyle Hudson Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Diane Eaton Deputy ClerkAs published in the Holmes County Time Advertiser on January 1, 2014 and January 8, 2014. :KHQLWFRPHVWR QGLQJ DEX\HUIRUWKRVH QRORQJHUZDQWHGLWHPV QRWKLQJJLYHV\RXPRUH VHOOLQJSRZHUWKDQWKH &/$66,),('6 7/" "1 /9 7nxn"£" "-"1 /9 /-6,/-, nxx{{£{ 9"1,"*1/, 7//--*1